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Daily Bulletin 04.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC
Business
VW manager pleads guilty in US 'dieselgate' case
A Volkswagen (VW) manager, currently jailed in connection with the German automaker's emissions scandal in the United States, has pleaded guilty in a Detroit courtroom, hoping for lesser punishment.
News
Fipronil contamination scare: Aldi pulls all eggs from shelves in Germany
Aldi has taken further precautionary measures to prevent the sale of eggs tainted by the insecticide fipronil. Millions of contaminated eggs have made it to the market in Germany, according to the Agriculture Ministry.
Controversial new Venezuelan assembly meets amid protest calls
Venezuela's opposition has called for massive protests as a new loyalist assembly holds its first session. The installation of the powerful body is likely to exarcerbate the already severe tensions in the country.
German couple jailed for murder of Chinese student
A court in Dessau has delivered its verdict on the killing of a Chinese student who was raped and savagely beaten to death. One of the accused's parents, a police officer, was initially tasked with the investigation.
Benjamin Netanyahu being investigated for fraud, breach of trust and bribery
Concrete details of an ongoing investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have come to light through a court order. Police are in talks with his ex-chief of staff concerning testifying against his former boss.
World
156-year-old map may reignite Japan-South Korea island dispute
South Korea occupies the rocky and remote islands of Dokdo, but Japan calls them Takeshima and claims they are an integral part of its territory. And as neither side is backing down, relations continue to deteriorate.
Sports
Neymar unveiled as football's most expensive player, denies it's about the money
Paris Saint-Germain have unveiled the most expensive signing in football history. Brazilian star Neymar described the decision to leave Barcelona for PSG as the most difficult one of his life.
Hoffenheim draw Liverpool in Champions League qualifiers
In the playoff round of the Champions League, the draw many had hoped for has become reality. A former Bundesliga favorite is set to lead his Premier League team against the latest young coach to make the headlines.
Opinion: Neymar's transfer exposes financial fair play as the myth it is
The 222-million-euro transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain has exposed financial fair play as a myth once and for all. It's time for a football revolution, writes DW's Joscha Weber.
Five things to watch for at the London 2017 World Athletics Championships
As the curtain comes down on the mighty Usain Bolt's career, athletics hopes that it can use the 2017 World Championships in London as a chance to take the next step. Here's the five things to know.
Newsletters & Co.
On the road to the German election
Germans are heading to the polls this September. Discover what the elections in Germany mean to Germany, Europe and the world with our online special: Germany Decides.
Saving the environment starts with people
Meet the Kenyan eco-ambassadors from DW's popular environmental show Eco@Africa. Whether it is waste reduction or innovative ideas, these individuals set an example for how Africa can address its biggest eco-challenges.
Inside Europe
Inside Europe: produced 03.08.17
In today's show: Has the Donald trumped Putin with sanctions? Life beyond retirement for Prince Philip. Is Hungary's health care system a health hazard? Satire provides a release from political divisions in Poland, A victory for animal rights, as the Czech Republic bans fur farming, And why Spanish expats are finding it tough to get jobs back home.

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